Section 14
of Sabah Water Resources Enactment 1998
Section 14
(1)
Every Government department, statutory body and local authority shall, in regard to matters relevant to water resources—
(a)
have regard to the provisions of section 3 of this Enactment;
(b)
generally co-operate with and assist the Council and Director in carrying out their functions;
(c)
provide any information on water resources to the Council or Director as is required for them to undertake their functions;
(d)
investigate and report on matters which are identified by the Council as relevant to the sustainable management of water resources;
(e)
contribute as necessary to the development of catchment management
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plans; and
(f)
follow policies and guidelines issued by the Council.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of subsection (1) of this section, all public authorities shall co-operate with and assist the Director in formulating and implementing plans made under this Enactment and in this regard—
(a)
develop or modify any proposals for future development, policies, plans and strategies to ensure their consistency with plans made under this
Enactment;
(b)
take into account such plans when undertaking their functions; and
(c)
take such other action within their administration as may be necessary to implement the plans.